Free State Fuel Price (May 2026)
Inland pricing zone - effective 6 May 2026
Petrol 95 (ULP)
R25.21
per litre - up R3.27 from April
Diesel 50ppm
R23.05
per litre - up R3.75 from April
Free State is on inland pricing despite being adjacent to coastal provinces in the east.
Full Free State price table
| Fuel | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 (ULP) | R25.21 | R21.94 | +R3.27 |
| Petrol 93 (ULP) | R25.07 | R21.80 | +R3.27 |
| Diesel 0.005% (50ppm) | R23.05 | R19.30 | +R3.75 |
| Diesel 0.05% (500ppm) | R23.00 | R19.27 | +R3.73 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R14.18 | R12.21 | +R1.97 |
| LP Gas (per kg) | R38.40 | R37.34 | +R1.06 |
Where to fill up in Free State
The price above applies at every filling station across Free State's inland pricing zone - Shell, Caltex, Engen, BP, Sasol, Total, Astron Energy. Differences between stations are limited to small per-litre rebates / surcharges based on the local site. Major cities and towns in Free State include:
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Kroonstad
- Bethlehem
- Sasolburg
FAQ - Free State fuel prices
What is the petrol price in Free State for May 2026?
Petrol 95 in Free State is R25.21 per litre, and Petrol 93 is R25.07 per litre, effective 6 May 2026. Free State falls under the inland pricing zone.
What is the diesel price in Free State?
Diesel 50ppm in Free State is R23.05 per litre, and Diesel 500ppm is R23.00 per litre, effective 6 May 2026.
Why does Free State have inland fuel pricing?
Free State is on inland fuel pricing because the magisterial districts in the province are not adjacent to the coast or to the main refineries / fuel import terminals. Inland pricing includes a transport differential that covers the cost of moving fuel inland.
When does the next fuel price change in Free State?
Fuel prices in South Africa are reviewed monthly and adjusted on the first Wednesday of each month. The next price review takes effect on the first Wednesday of June 2026 (subject to public-holiday adjustments).
Other provinces
Gauteng - R25.21/L (inland)Western Cape - R24.38/L (coastal)KwaZulu-Natal - R24.38/L (coastal)Eastern Cape - R24.38/L (coastal)Mpumalanga - R25.21/L (inland)Limpopo - R25.21/L (inland)North West - R25.21/L (inland)Northern Cape - R25.21/L (inland)
Related
- Fuel cost calculator - calculate the cost of any trip
- Full SA fuel price breakdown - what makes up the petrol price
- All SA province fuel prices
Prices verified 2026-05-14 from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources May 2026 adjustment announcement. Fuel zones are determined by magisterial district. Source: gov.za.